Taking pictures of this box has been a long process and we still have to admit - the painting of the box in reality greatly surpasses the web picture. This box captivates with its pure beauty.

The box is made of paper-mache, which is durable and it is processed to have a smooth surface (versus "wrinkly" surface). The flower stems of the decoration and a border are painted in genuine liquid bronze, which makes the colors more vivid. This is the last touch that's added to the box before covering it with several layers of lacquer for protection.

Please click on the image to see details of the painting. The golden part of the lid was created by laying a golden foil on top of the lid and painting over it.